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Robinhood Markets, Inc is a financial services platform, which engages in the provision of retail brokerage and offers trading in U.S. listed stocks and Exchange Traded Funds, related options, and cryptocurrency trading, as well as cash management, which includes debit cards services. The company was founded by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Prafulkumar Bhatt in 2013 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Robinhood Markets Inc

Robinhood shares are facing significant downward pressure as the company reported a double-miss on both earnings and revenue, largely driven by a sharp decline in crypto trading activity. While management highlights resilience in long-term platform assets and the development of new initiatives like prediction markets and Trump-affiliated accounts, the community is currently debating whether the dip presents an attractive buying opportunity or a signal to pivot toward stronger financial sector competitors.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. is a financial service platform, which engages in the provision of student loan refinancing options to the private student loan market. It operates through the following segments: Lending, Technology Platform, and Financial Services. The Lending segment offers personal loans, student loans, home loan products, and related servicing activities. The Technology Platform segment focuses on technology products and solutions revenue. The Financial Services segment includes the SoFi Money product, SoFi Invest product, SoFi Credit Card product, SoFi Relay personal finance management product, and other financial services. The company was founded in April 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

SoFi Technologies Inc

SoFi Technologies is trending as investors aggressively position themselves ahead of a pivotal earnings report, with the community closely debating whether the company can sustain its rapid revenue growth and member expansion. While bulls are highlighting the company's evolution into a diversified financial ecosystem to justify a breakout, many market participants remain cautious, expressing concerns over historical price volatility and persistent short interest surrounding the stock.

Enphase Energy, Inc. is a global energy technology company, which engages in the business of designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling home energy solutions that manage energy generation, energy storage, control, and communications on one intelligent platform. It operates through the following geographical segments: the United States, the Netherlands, and Others. The company was founded by Raghuveer R. Belur and Martin Fornage in March 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Enphase Energy Inc

Enphase Energy is trending as investors weigh significant earnings volatility and concerns over slowing residential solar demand against the company's new AI data center infrastructure pivot. Community sentiment is deeply divided, with many debating whether the stock is a long-term bargain at current levels or if the solar sector faces further headwinds from expiring tax credits and macro uncertainty.

Seagate Technology Holdings Plc operates as holding company that is engaged in the development, production, and distribution of data storage products and electronic data storage solutions. Its products include hard disk drives, solid state hybrid drives, solid state drives, peripheral component interconnect express cards, serial advanced technology attachment controllers, storage subsystems and computing solutions. The firm offers its products under the Backup Plus and Expansion product lines, and Maxtor and LaCie brands. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Seagate Technology Holdings Plc

Seagate Technology is experiencing intense market interest following a significant earnings beat driven by structural demand for mass-capacity storage in AI-focused data centers. Investors are actively debating the company's valuation after its parabolic ascent, with the community split between those betting on continued AI-driven re-rating and those anticipating a profit-taking pullback as memory peers report earnings.

Rayls is a Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem designed for financial institutions to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Developed by Parfin, Rayls combines a public chain, private networks, and institutional privacy nodes into a unified infrastructure that supports compliant, scalable, and privacy-preserving asset tokenization and settlement. Its architecture connects regulated banks and payment systems with public DeFi liquidity while maintaining confidentiality through the Rayls Enygma privacy protocol. The network enables tokenization of real-world assets, CBDCs, and stablecoins using EVM-compatible technology, fixed USD-pegged gas fees, deterministic finality, and harmful MEV protection.

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Rayls ($RLS) is driving significant community discussion as investors speculate on its potential for a major breakout, with many pointing to the upcoming mainnet launch as a critical catalyst for future growth. While some participants are actively accumulating tokens on dips, others are debating whether current price action represents a legitimate opportunity or a volatile trend.

Avis Budget Group, Inc. engages in the provision of vehicle sharing and rental services. It operates through the Americas and International segments. The Americas segment includes vehicle rental and car sharing operations in North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The International segment is involved in vehicle rental and car sharing operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Avis Budget Group Inc

Avis Budget Group is experiencing intense market volatility driven by institutional selling from major hedge funds and concerns over the company's significant debt load ahead of its upcoming earnings report. The community remains deeply polarized, with short sellers celebrating the stock's sharp retracement while a vocal contingent of bulls debates the potential for a secondary squeeze or fundamental recovery.

Onyx is an infrastructure for a multi-asset, scalable, and cryptographically secure ledger. Onyx functions as a blockchain-based technology that enhances financial ecosystems by enabling a more efficient and interconnected economy, with a mission to develop cryptographic ledgers that optimize security, scalability, and usability. XCN is native to the Onyx XCN Ledger Blockchain as well as the Onyx Goliath Blockchain. XCN is also used as an ERC-20 token for Staking and Governance.

Onyxcoin

Onyxcoin is seeing increased volatility and community debate as investors react to the upcoming Goliath mainnet launch and ongoing exchange volume trends. While some traders are focused on potential institutional infrastructure utility and recent listing activity, others remain skeptical, warning of pump-and-dump cycles and questioning the project's long-term commercial adoption.

Silicon Motion Technology Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and supply of semiconductor products for the electronics market. Its products include Flash Controllers, Storage Solutions, and others. It offers embedded and expandable storage, radio frequency integrated circuits and embedded graphics. The company was founded in November 1995 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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Silicon Motion Technology Corp.

Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) is seeing significant investor attention as market sentiment shifts following the resolution of its prolonged merger saga with MaxLinear. The community is actively debating the company's valuation as a standalone entity in the AI storage space, with discussions focusing on its leadership in NAND flash controllers and potential growth from new product launches in enterprise and edge computing.

Bloom Energy Corp. engages in the manufacture and installation of a solid oxide fuel-cell based power generation platform. Its product, Bloom Energy Server, converts standard low-pressure natural gas or biogas into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. The company was founded by K. R. Sridhar, John Finn, Jim McElroy, Matthias Gottmann, and Dien Nguyen on January 18, 2001, and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Bloom Energy Corp

Bloom Energy is surging as the market reacts to an expanded partnership with Oracle, which positions the company as a critical solution for the massive power requirements of AI data centers. Investors are actively discussing the company's growing multi-billion dollar backlog, with bullish sentiment driven by its ability to provide rapid, scalable energy deployment that avoids the grid constraints currently bottlenecking major tech expansion.

Starbucks Corp. engages in the production, marketing, and retailing of specialty coffee. It operates through the following segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. The North America segment focuses on the United States and Canada. The International segment is involved in China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Caribbean. The Channel Development segment includes roasted whole bean and ground coffees, Seattle’s Best Coffee, and Teavana-branded single-serve products. The company was founded by Jerry Baldwin and Howard D. Schultz on November 4, 1985, and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Starbucks Corp.

Starbucks Corp

Starbucks is trending following its recent earnings report, which highlighted the first return to U.S. transaction growth in two years and strong global demand, fueling investor optimism that CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround plan is gaining traction. While EPS missed estimates due to investment costs, the community is actively debating the sustainability of the traffic recovery versus margin pressures from tariffs and coffee prices, with bulls focusing on store-level improvements and bears scrutinizing the company's high valuation and long-term turnaround execution.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Analysts expect Starbucks to report Q2 earnings per share of $0.44 and revenue of around $9.09 billion.</li><li>U.S. comparable sales increased 4% in the first fiscal quarter, marking the first rise in transactions in two years.</li><li>Stabucks has focused on simplifying operations and speeding up service to under 4 minutes.&nbsp;</li></ul>Starbucks Corp.’s (SBUX) stock looks to snap a two-day losing streak on Tuesday as the coffee house giant heads into second-quarter earnings, with investors closely watching whether its ambitious turnaround strategy can translate into financial momentum.The earnings come at a time when Starbucks is facing a defining checkpoint for its “Back to Starbucks” overhaul led by CEO Brian Niccol.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Is SBUX Showing Early Signs Of Recovery?</h2>The stock has climbed nearly 17% year-to-date to about $97.89, reflecting optimism that operational changes are beginning to take hold. Analysts expect earnings per share to be near $0.44 and revenue around $9.09 billion, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;Attention has turned particularly to whether the company can finally show year-over-year improvement in operating margin after eight straight quarters of contraction.Recent quarters have shown encouraging signals. U.S. comparable sales rose 4% in the fiscal first quarter, marking the first positive transaction growth in two years. International performance has also improved, with China leading gains and helping offset weaker North American trends.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SBUX">Starbucks stock</a> inched 0.2% higher in Tuesday’s premarket.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">SBUX’s Turnaround Strategy In Focus&nbsp;</h2>The company is focusing on simplifying its operations and serving customers faster, aiming to get drinks out in less than 4 minutes. Management has also been working to streamline the menu, improve how stores operate, and bring back a more classic café feel.&nbsp;However, according to a Barron’s&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/starbucks-earnings-stock-niccol-china-640756a5">report</a>, even as customer traffic continues to climb, profit margins are still feeling pressure. Increased labor expenses, higher raw material prices, and spending on the company’s transformation efforts have all contributed to squeezing profitability.JPMorgan, Stifel, and Bank of America all increased their price targets on Starbucks shares on Friday, signaling growing confidence in the company’s near-term outlook.&nbsp;JPMorgan lifted its price target&nbsp;on SBUX to $100 from $95, while Stifel raised it to $115 from $105. Bank of America provided the most aggressive revision, boosting its price target to $130 from $120.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are SBUX’s Retail Traders Saying?&nbsp;</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bearish’ territory, while message volume increased by 400% over 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_28_040129_png_101d1ca6f6.webp" alt="SBUX’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Apr.28, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="932" height="103"><figcaption>SBUX’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Apr.28, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/NatoshiSakomoto/message/651580644">remarked</a> that “Most of the people can’t afford to pay $6-7 for a cup of coffee.”SBUX stock has gained over 16% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dpz-stock-under-pressure-analysts-turn-cautious-after-earnings-miss-slower-us-sales/cZB8nwLRe5W">DPZ Stock Under Pressure: Analysts Turn Cautious After Earnings Miss, Slower US Sales</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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The SBUX stock has risen about 17% so far in 2026, indicating growing confidence that operational improvements are starting to take effect. 

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The stock has risen about 17% so far in 2026, indicating growing confidence that operational improvements are starting to take effect. 


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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Amazon CEO Andy Jassy had said that AWS has scaled its AI-focused revenue to a $15 billion run rate in just a few years.</li><li>Citron stated that Amazon’s custom chips create a high-growth business line within its broader operations, in contrast to Walmart.</li><li>The firm added that current valuations do not yet reflect Amazon’s AI opportunity.</li></ul>Citron Research on Thursday highlighted Amazon.com Inc.’s (AMZN) artificial intelligence stronghold, calling it the most serious challenge to Nvidia Corp.'s (NVDA) semiconductor leadership.The firm’s assessment came after Amazon’s CEO,&nbsp;Andy Jassy,&nbsp;outlined a sweeping vision for AI, describing it as a pivotal innovation that will reshape nearly every customer interaction.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AWS And Custom Chips Driving Economics</h2>Jassy said that&nbsp;within just a few years of the current AI wave, AWS has scaled its AI-related revenue to a run rate exceeding $15 billion, far surpassing its early cloud growth benchmarks.&nbsp;He added that the company’s chips segment, including Graviton, Trainium, and Nitro, exceeded a $20 billion annual revenue run rate and is expanding at triple-digit year-over-year rates.<blockquote>“At scale, we expect Trainium will save us tens of billions of capex dollars per year, and provide several hundred basis points of operating margin advantage versus relying on others’ chips for inference.”-Andy Jassy, CEO, Amazon</blockquote><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AMZN">Amazon stock</a> traded over 3% higher by Thursday mid-morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory the previous day. Message volume changed to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_09_113420_png_76a8644687.webp" alt="AMZN’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:00 a.m. ET on Apr.9, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="924" height="98"><figcaption>AMZN’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:00 a.m. ET on Apr.9, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Citron’s Bold Call On Amazon</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CitronResearch/status/2042216099287117961">post</a> on the X platform, Citron said Amazon’s AI chips present a “trillion-dollar company” potential hidden within its broader operations, drawing a stark contrast to traditional retail competitors.For several years, investors favored Walmart Inc. (WMT) for its steady growth while penalizing Amazon for aggressive capital expenditures. Citron suggested that perception is changing rapidly.&nbsp;The firm explained that Amazon’s spending has now translated into tangible, high-growth business lines, in contrast to Walmart’s slower expansion profile despite its premium valuation multiple. Citron also noted that Amazon’s current valuation does not reflect the scale of its AI opportunity.Central to Citron’s thesis is Amazon’s growing presence in AI-driven semiconductor infrastructure. The firm highlighted the business segment generating an estimated $50 billion annual revenue run rate, with demand outpacing supply.&nbsp;According to Jessy, advanced chips tied to Amazon’s AI ecosystem are sold out, and future capacity is already attracting strong customer interest. Citron characterizes this as a strong challenge to Nvidia, long viewed as the dominant force in AI chips.AMZN stock has gained over 17% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/eose-stock-jumped-explosive-revenue-guidance-record-shipments-battery-production/cZJW7hCRIs2">EOSE Stock Jumped 18% Today – Investors Cheer Explosive Revenue Guidance, Record Shipments And Expanding Battery Production</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Citron Sees Amazon’s Trillion-Dollar AI Chip Potential Challenging Nvidia’s Dominance

Citron emphasized Amazon’s expanding role in AI semiconductor infrastructure, noting a roughly $50 billion annual run rate with demand exceeding supply.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The effort follows the company’s unsuccessful 2014 Fire Phone launch, which faltered due to limited app support.</li><li>The upcoming device would enable users to handle everyday tasks such as shopping, streaming, and service ordering.</li><li>The initiative comes as Amazon ramps up investment in artificial intelligence, with planned capital expenditures rising sharply to $200 billion.</li></ul>Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is reportedly revisiting its ambitions in the smartphone market, more than a decade after its high-profile Fire Phone failure.&nbsp;According to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-plans-smartphone-comeback-more-than-decade-after-fire-phone-flop-2026-03-20/#:~:text=Amazon's%20new%20phone%20project%20codenamed,the%20day%2C%20the%20people%20%E2%80%8Csaid.">report</a>, the company is now developing a new phone internally dubbed “Transformer,” aiming to integrate artificial intelligence deeply into everyday mobile use and strengthen ties to its ecosystem of services.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Reimagining The Smartphone Experience</h2>The project, housed within Amazon’s devices and services division, is designed to serve as a personalized mobile hub that connects to Alexa and other offerings, the report said.&nbsp;The phone could streamline activities such as shopping, streaming content, and ordering services directly through Amazon’s platforms, reducing reliance on conventional app stores.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AMZN">Amazon stock</a> edged 0.8% lower in Friday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">A Second Attempt After A Costly Misstep</h2>According to the report, Amazon’s 2014 launch of the Fire Phone struggled due to limited app availability, high prices, and hardware issues, ultimately leading to its discontinuation within 14 months and financial losses.The company could again face dominant rivals such as Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Samsung Electronics, which together command a substantial share of global smartphone sales.Ultimately, the device represents Amazon’s broader push to embed AI into consumer products and encourage deeper engagement with its services. Notably, the tech giant increased its planned capital spending for 2026 to $200 billion, a significant jump from roughly $130 billion disclosed for 2025.Notably, massive AI outlays nearing $700 billion by major technology companies in 2026 are heightening investor concerns, as they weigh the impact on profits and the potential long-term risks to businesses.AMZN stock has declined by over 9% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ul-mkc-stocks-jump-premarket-mc-cormick-reportedly-confirms-buying-unilever-s-food-business/cZ3XmUfRILP">UL, MKC Stocks Jump Premarket: McCormick Reportedly Confirms Buying Unilever’s Food Business</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Black said Tesla has not actively promoted benefits like easy charging, better performance, and lower maintenance.</li><li>He noted that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology is widely praised by fans but remains largely unknown outside online communities like X.</li><li>FSD requires drivers to stay attentive for now, but Tesla expects it to achieve full autonomy eventually.&nbsp;</li></ul>Gary Black, managing partner at Future Fund, said Monday that Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is not taking full advantage of high oil prices to show consumers why electric vehicles are a better option.In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/garyblack00/status/2033472018943807861">post</a> on X platform, Black explained that as Brent crude trades above $100 per barrel and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain unresolved, the conditions should favor electric vehicle adoption.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Limited Consumer Awareness</h2>According to Black, many potential customers still lack a clear understanding of what electric vehicles offer beyond lower fuel costs. He noted that Tesla has not actively promoted benefits such as simplified charging routines, stronger vehicle performance, and reduced maintenance needs compared with internal combustion engines.&nbsp;<blockquote>“Unfortunately, there is no advertising from TSLA educating potential consumers on the benefits of EVs — ease of charging, superior performance, lower maintenance costs, benefits of FSD/autonomy, good for the environment, etc.”-Gary Black, Managing Partner, Future Fund</blockquote><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSLA">Tesla stock</a> 0.9% inched higher in Monday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘normal’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;Earlier this month, the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, mainly to halt Tehran’s nuclear activities. The fighting has since spread across the Middle East, interrupting oil shipments through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;At the time of writing, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in April traded 1% higher at nearly $98 a barrel, and Brent crude futures expiring in May increased 1% at $104 a barrel.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Focus On Full Self-Driving</h2>Black also pointed to Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance technology as an example of untapped messaging. Tesla enthusiasts frequently praise the company’s Full Self-Driving software, commonly referred to as FSD. However, he said the technology remains largely unknown outside dedicated online communities like X, discussing the brand.Tesla expects FSD to eventually allow cars to drive themselves from one place to another without human help. FSD still needs drivers to closely monitor the system, but Tesla believes it will eventually enable fully self-driving vehicles.TSLA stock has gained over 64% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bitcoin-near-74k-crypto-stocks-bitmine-mara-bitdeer-rally/cZ32MRpRIfX">Bitcoin’s Breakout Sparks Fresh Rally In Crypto Stocks: BMNR Leads Gains In Pre-Market</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Tesla electric car dealership stands on August 31, 2024 in Erfurt, Germany. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>AWS also plans to make leading open-source large language models and its Amazon Nova models available using Cerebras hardware later this year.&nbsp;</li><li>The deal comes amid Amazon’s reported mega 11-part bond sale worth $37 billion, aimed at funding its AI infrastructure buildout.&nbsp;</li><li>In its Q4 earnings results, Amazon announced $200 billion in capital expenditures in 2026, largely to expand AWS.</li></ul>Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced on Friday that its cloud platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), will partner with artificial intelligence startup Cerebras Systems to accelerate inference speed for generative AI applications and LLM workloads.The inference solution will run on Amazon Bedrock, AWS’s generative AI platform, across its data centers by combining AWS Trainium-powered servers, Cerebras CS-3 systems, and AWS’s Elastic Fabric Adapter high-speed networking.AWS also plans to make leading open-source large language models and its Amazon Nova models available using Cerebras hardware later this year. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.“Inference is where AI delivers real value to customers, but speed remains a critical bottleneck for demanding workloads like real-time coding assistance and interactive applications,” said David Brown, Vice President, Compute &amp; ML Services, AWS.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Amazon’s AI Push</h2>The deal comes amid Amazon’s reported mega 11-part bond sale worth $37 billion, aimed at funding its AI infrastructure buildout. Bloomberg <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-10/amazon-attracts-about-126-billion-of-orders-for-us-bond-sale">reported</a> that the company received about $126 billion of peak demand for its sale, among the largest ever demand for any corporate offering.The retailer also debuted in the euro bond market, raising €14.5 billion ($16.59 billion) in an eight-part sale.In its fourth-quarter <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amazon-q4-2025-revenue-beats-estimates-on-strong-aws-results-announces-200b-capital-spending-in-2026/cZbZl9hR4n3">earnings</a> results, Amazon announced $200 billion in capital expenditures in 2026, up from roughly $130 billion in 2025, largely to support strong demand for cloud and AI infrastructure.CEO Andy Jassy noted that a bulk of the investment would be toward expanding AWS to meet high demand. Jassy told investors the company is “monetizing capacity as fast as we can install it” and expects strong long-term returns.AWS reported quarterly revenue of $35.58 billion, up 24%, marking its fastest growth in 13 quarters, which Jassy attributed to AWS’s broad end-to-end AI technology stack.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/AWS_Quarterly_Revenue_jpg_c7402b4dcb.webp" alt="AWS_Quarterly_Revenue.jpg" width="1600" height="1134"></figure> Meanwhile, Cerebras Systems is planning to go public later this year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AMZN">AMZN shares</a> was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory in the past 24 hours amid ‘low’ message volumes.One bullish user lauded Amazon’s bond sales, adding that the borrowing would likely have an 800x return. The user said that the company’s expansion goals would take share prices past $300.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/sam92/message/647266137</stembedurl>&nbsp;Another bullish user noted how important AWS is for AI startups.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/JamesGomes937/message/647440516</stembedurl>Shares of AMZN have risen more than 7% in the past year.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/micron-wedbush-sees-upside-q2-earnings-memory-demand/cZdD0BBRIOR">MU Stock Has Gained 46% This Year – But Wedbush Sees A Further 23% Upside</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) logo is seen in this illustrtion photo taken in Warsaw, Poland on 21 November, 2023. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Amazon Web Services Partners With Cerebras To Boost AI Inference Speed Amid Mega Bond Sale

The inference solution will run on Amazon Bedrock across its data centers by combining AWS Trainium-powered servers, Cerebras CS-3 systems, and AWS’s Elastic Fabric Adapter high-speed networking. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Grok would guide Digital Optimus as it processes recent computer activity.</li><li>Musk said the system is designed to work similarly to how the human brain processes information.</li><li>The AI system is primarily designed to run on Tesla’s AI4 hardware, which Musk said costs about $650.</li></ul>Elon Musk, chief executive officer of EV giant Tesla Inc. (TSLA)&nbsp;and xAI, announced on Wednesday that both companies have teamed up to develop a new AI initiative called Macrohard, also referred to as Digital Optimus.&nbsp;In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2031751255060885911">post</a> on the X platform, Musk said the project is part of Tesla’s investment agreement with xAI and aims to create a highly responsive, real-time AI system that can interpret and act on digital inputs almost instantly.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The System Relies On Grok</h2>At the heart of the project is Grok, an AI described as the director of Digital Optimus.&nbsp;<blockquote>“Grok is the master conductor/navigator with deep understanding of the world to direct digital Optimus, which is processing and actioning the past 5 secs of real-time computer screen video and keyboard/mouse actions.”-Elon Musk&nbsp;</blockquote>xAI’s conversational and reasoning model would guide Digital Optimus as it processes recent computer activity, including screen visuals and keyboard or mouse inputs, to make immediate decisions.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How The AI System Works</h2>Musk explained that the architecture mirrors the way the human mind processes information. Digital Optimus represents “System 1,” which performs rapid and instinctive actions, while Grok serves as “System 2,” handling deeper reasoning and strategic thinking. Working together, the two components enable the platform to monitor real-time computer activity and take appropriate action almost instantly.The AI platform is designed to run primarily on Tesla’s AI4 hardware, which Musk said costs roughly $650. He suggested the technology could eventually replicate complex operational workflows typically handled by human teams.&nbsp;On March 4, Musk said Tesla plans to be one of the companies leading the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Tesla plans to spend more than $20 billion in 2026, much higher than the $8.5 billion it spent in 2025. The increased investment will help boost production of the Cybercab, Tesla Semi, and the Optimus robot, with its Fremont factory preparing to manufacture Optimus units.TSLA stock has gained over 76% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ondas-uas-defense-tech-aerosystems-acquisition/cZdA6fLRIJp">Ondas Moves Deeper Into Defense Tech With BIRD Aerosystems Acquisition</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Elon Musk laughs during an in-conversation event with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured) at Lancaster House on November 2, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Elon Musk Says Tesla And xAI Are Building ‘Digital Optimus’ That Uses Grok For Real-Time Computer Actions

In a post on X, Musk said the project is part of Tesla’s deal with xAI and is designed to build a fast, real-time AI system capable of quickly understanding and responding to digital inputs.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>GRPN’s net income from continuing operations was $8.1 million in the fourth quarter 2025 compared with net loss from continuing operations of $50.1 million in the prior year period.&nbsp;</li><li>The company’s active customers were 16.2 million as of December 31, 2025.</li><li>International gross billings were $122.7 million in the fourth quarter 2025, down 1% year-over-year.&nbsp;</li></ul>Shares of Groupon fell 11% during extended hours of trading on Tuesday after it posted a fourth quarter revenue that fell short of Wall Street expectations.&nbsp;The company said its revenue was $132.7 million in the fourth quarter 2025, up 2% compared with the prior year period. It was below analyst expectations of $136.7 million, as per data from Fiscal.ai.&nbsp;Its net income from continuing operations was $8.1 million in the fourth quarter 2025 compared with net loss from continuing operations of $50.1 million in the prior year period.&nbsp;"Our 2025 results represent a landmark achievement in Groupon’s multi-year transformation, as we returned to growth in both billings and revenue for the first time in a decade," said Dusan Senkypl, CEO of Groupon.The company’s active Customers were 16.2 million as of December 31, 2025.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Segment Performance</h2>GRPN’s North America revenue was $98.7 million in the fourth quarter 2025, up 2% compared with the prior year period. Region’s gross billings were $323.8 million in the fourth quarter 2025, up 6% year-over-year.&nbsp;International revenue was $34.0 million in the fourth quarter 2025, up 1% compared with the prior year period. However, International gross billings were $122.7 million in the fourth quarter 2025, down 1% year-over-year. Excluding Giftcloud and Italy, International Local billings increased 16% in the quarter.&nbsp;International unit sales were 3.5 million in the fourth quarter 2025, up 21% sequentially and down 5% compared with the prior year period.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around GRPN trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.&nbsp;Shares in the company have fallen 43.4% year-to-date.&nbsp;

Groupon's International gross billings were $122.7 million in the fourth quarter 2025, down 1% year-over-year. 

Groupon Stock Fell 11% After Hours – Here’s Why

The company said its revenue was $132.7 million in the fourth quarter 2025, below analyst expectations of $136.7 million, as per data from Fiscal.ai. 

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